Most women are not fortunate enough to be stay at home mums forever. Whether because of a true desire to re-enter the adult world or whether it is out of financial necessity most mothers will have to return to work after maternity leave.
This can bring with it a number of challenges, both practical and emotional, and can bring up a range of conflicting emotions.
It is not unusual for a woman to waste the last few weeks of maternity leave worrying about returning to work and the night before feeling like …

The Herpes Simplex Virus causes cold sores and genital herpes. It is a common affliction of hundreds of thousands of people and is usually seen as quite a minor, yet uncomfortable, ailment. The virus does not always present itself with symptoms.
The Herpes Simplex Virus can cause problems for newborns and can pose a serious risk to their health.
Babies can contract the Herpes Simplex Virus during birth (from the birth canal), if he or she is kissed by someone who suffers from cold sores or if someone touches a cold sore …

A 2D (with the “D” standing for “dimensional”) image is a flat image for example a photograph. A 3D image will appear to have depth.
A 4D scan will not only have depth to the image but will also show the image (i.e. your baby) moving. You can then have photographs, CD-ROMs and DVDs of your baby.
You will see your baby doing exactly what it is really doing. He or she may be seen to suck their thumb, rub their eyes or yawn.
4D scans are not generally offered for free but …

So baby is out and you were finally hoping that the hormonal, irritable, uncomfortable, disruptive monster you have been living with for the last 8 weeks was going to cough up your once sweet and patient partner and dissappear until the next pregnancy came along.
Tough! Sorry but there are a couple of weeks of torture yet to come. Maybe just one week if you are lucky!
So here is what to expect in your first week of having a newborn and a post partum partner:
Crying: Yep there will be tears. Tears …